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TP Selectadock II - General Preparation

Applicable to: World-Wide

General Preparation:

Note:
In this manual, Base Model means the SelectaDock Base Model I, SelectaDock means the SelectaDock II and SelectaDock Docking System means the Base Model and SelectaDock when docked together as one unit.

1. The SelectaDock supports the ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, and 760ELD. When any other model is docked to the SelectaDock, a beep sounds. Check which model of the ThinkPad is docked to the SelectaDock before maintenance.
2. Verify the Base Model is correctly docked (connected) to the SelectaDock.
3. Verify the computer is correctly docked (connected) to the SelectaDock Docking System.
4. Dock a known-good computer to the Base Model and verify proper operation. If there ISA problem, replace the Base Model.
5. If possible, make sure there are no hardware setting conflicts, such as in interrupt levels, memory addresses, DMA channels, and I/O addresses.
6. If the PCI or the ISA card is installed, verify the card is supported by the computer.
7. Verify the SCSI ID is set correctly.
8. Test and correct any computer problems before you test it with the SelectaDock Docking System. Use the computer documentation to resolve any computer problems.
9. Test the computer with the external keyboard, external display, mouse, and parallel and serial device connectors. (Use the keyboard/mouse connector to test the external keyboard and mouse.) If no problems are found, connect the external keyboard, mouse, parallel and serial devices to the SelectaDock Docking System. Then connect the SelectaDock Docking System to the computer and test it.
10. If external devices are attached to the SelectaDock Docking System, such as an audio amplifier, check the device by referring to the manual shipped with it.
11. If the user did not bring the computer with a SelectaDock Docking System when service is needed, use a computer that works correctly with the SelectaDock Docking System.

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Date Created

22-01-97

Last Updated

27-08-98

Revision Date

21-08-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad Docking Stations

Machine Type

3547

Model

002

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